Associate degree nursing steps session

1. Associate Degree Nursing
5 semester program
Admission is based on weighted criteria.
Applications Due:
March 1st – 31st – for a seat in the Fall semester
(August) class. 40 students will be accepted for
the Grand Strand Campus and 48 for the
Georgetown campus.
August 1st – 31st – for a seat in the Spring
semester class (January). 64 students will be
accepted for the Grand Strand Campus.
Early, late or incomplete applications will not
be reviewed for admission.

2. To Apply for the ADN program you must:
1. Apply to and be accepted at HGTC, which includes paying the
$30 application fee, submitting official high school and college
transcripts and submitting the “Additional
Admission/Placement Requirements Affidavit.”( The
Affidavit is viewable on the next slide and may be printed
from the “Forms” box on the Libguides page.)
2. Complete the requirements for one of the two Nursing
Application options.
3. Have a 2.75 GPA in all prerequisite/core courses completed
with grades of C or higher and all courses within the required
departmental time limits.
4. Submit a completed application to the Admissions office on
any campus during one of the application periods of March 1st
– March 31st or August 1st – August 31st.

3. Additional Admission
Placement Affidavit

4. Associate Degree Nursing Core Courses
ENG 101* – English Composition
ENG 102 – English Composition II
PSY 201 – General Psychology
SPC 205 – Public Speaking
Humanities – choose one humanities(ART 101, 105, 108, ENG
201,202,205,206,208,209,214,224,FRE 201,202,HIS
101,102,201,202, MUS 105, PHI 101, 110, 201, REL 103, SPA 201, 202,
THE 101
MAT 110 or 120** – College Algebra or Probability and Statistics (10 yr.
time limit)
BIO 210 ***– Anatomy and Physiology I
BIO 211 – Anatomy and Physiology II(5 yr. time limit)
BIO 225 – Microbiology (5 yr. time limit)
*English Progression/dependent on test scores: ENG 032-ENG 100-ENG 101 – ENG 102
**Math Progression/dependent on test scores: MAT 032-MAT 101-MAT 120
MAT 032-MAT 101-MAT 102-MAT 110
***BIO 210 has a prerequisite of BIO 101, BIO 112 or CHM 110 or the required test scores:
Compass: Reading – 85, Writing – 78, Algebra – 46
SAT: Verbal - 480, Math – 440
ACT: Reading -19, English – 19, Math-21

5. Option B: Must
complete all 9 core
courses with a 2.75
GPA and have BIO
211, BIO 225 and
MAT 110 or 120 in
the time limits.
Minimum grade of C
on all courses.
Option A: Must have a
2.75 GPA on core
courses completed, be
eligible for ENG 101,
MAT 120 and BIO 210
and score a 70+ on the
TEAS. Time limits on
math and BIO courses
apply. Minimum grade
of C on all courses.
Two Options for
applying for
Associate Degree
Nursing

6. Option A: Taking the Test of Essential
Academic Skills -TEAS V
Students with a score of 70 or higher on
the TEAS may apply to the ADN program
before completing the core courses.
To do so students must have a 2.75 GPA
and minimum grade of C in any core
course completed, and be eligible for BIO
210, ENG 101 and MAT 120. Courses not
within the required time limits will have to
be re-taken while in the ADN program.

7. TEAS TEST INFORMATION
Pre - registration is required at www.atitesting.com
Cost : approximately $61.00 (may vary)
Version: 5
170-question, multiple-choice with a time limit of 209 minutes.
Reading Section is 58 minutes with 48 questions
Science Section is 66 minutes with 54 questions
English and Language Usage Section is 34 minutes with 34 questions
Mathematics Section is 51 minutes with 34 questions (calculators are not
permitted)
May retest every 3 months – retesting without waiting
3 months will void new score
Scores are valid for 2 years
Time: Generally on Saturday mornings from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Place: Bldg. 1000, Speir Building, Grand Strand Campus
Dates: Please check www.atitesting.com for test dates.

8. TEAS Test Prep Resources @ the HGTC Library
Books (Available for 3-week checkout)**
CN GS GT
Complete TEAS V! : Test of Essential Academic Skills study guide and practice
tests
1 1 1
McGraw-Hill's 5 TEAS practice tests 1
Reserves (Available for 3-hour, Library Use Only checkout)
Study Manual for the Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) Version V 2 2 1
Study Manual for the Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) : Reading,
mathematics, science and English and language usage
1
eBooks (Available for 3-week checkout)
Teas Crash Course Book (1 copy)
McGraw-Hill Education 5 Teas Practice Tests (1 copy)
**When all HGTC books are checked out, please use PASCAL Delivers (a state-wide
interlibrary loan service). When searching in the HGTC catalog, click the PASCAL icon
to check the combined catalog of SC colleges and universities for TEAS titles.
Learning Express Library (linked on the home page of the HGTC Library's website) is
another online resource with practice tests and study materials for nursing and
health science entrance exams in addition to the COMPASS exam. Both of these
alternatives are FREE.
Questions? http://libanswers.hgtc.edu/
Study Guides are also available for purchase in the bookstore, Barnes and Noble
and Amazon.

9. Option B: Must have a 2.75 GPA after completing the
following prerequisite courses with grades of C or
higher and within the required time limits.
 BIO 210 BIO 112, BIO 101, or CHM 110 – BIO 210
 BIO 211 (5 yr. time limit)
 BIO 225 (5 yr. time limit)
 ENG 101 ENG 032 – ENG 100 – ENG 101 – ENG 102
 ENG 102
 PSY 201
 SPC 205
 Humanities (ART 101, ART 105, ART 108, ENG 201, ENG 202, ENG
205, ENG 206, ENG 208, ENG 209, HIS 101, HIS 102, HIS 201, HIS
202, MUS 105, PHI 101, PHI 110, REL 103, THE 101)
 MAT 110 or 120 (10 yr. time limit)
Math Progression: MAT 032– MAT 101 –MAT 120
MAT 032– MAT 101 – MAT 102 – MAT 110

10. AHS 126 Health Calculations
(also referred to as Dimensional Analysis)
Students may take AHS 126 (Health Calculations) prior to
Admission to receive extra points on their application. It is
not a required class but highly recommended. Must have an
A or B in the first attempt (excluding withdrawals) in the
class to receive points. MAT 155, 101, or the appropriate test
score is a prereq for AHS 126.
Accurately calculating drug dosages and droplets is a major
component of Nursing classes. Course specific math tests are
given in NUR 101, and throughout your semesters in the
Nursing program, to assess your calculation skills. One
question missed in your NUR 101 math test could result in a
failure on the test. Not completing the NUR 101 test with
100% accuracy within three attempts may result in removal
from the program. Therefore, a thorough understanding in
your AHS 126 class is very important to future Nursing
success.

11. Option A OR Option B
Composite TEAS Score of Points
Earned
Completed 9 Nursing core
courses GPA
Points
Earned
97.1-100 12 3.88-4.0 GPA 10
94.1-97.0 11 3.76-3.87 GPA 9
91.1-94.0 10 3.63-3.75 GPA 8
88.1-91.0 9 3.51-3.62 GPA 7
85.1-88.0 8 3.38-3.5 GPA 6
82.1-85.0 7 3.26-3.37 GPA 5
79.1-82.0 6 3.13-3.25 GPA 4
76.1-79.0 5 3.01-3.12 GPA 3
73.1-76.0 4 2.88-3.0 GPA 2
70.0-73.0 3 2.75-2.87 GPA 1
AHS 126 Health Calculations
Course
AHS 126 Health Calculations
Course
Grade of “A” (first attempt) 2 Grade of “A” (first attempt) 2
Grade of “B” (first attempt) 1 Grade of “B” (first attempt) 1
Completed at least 8 credit
hours of the 9 Nursing core
courses (BIO210, BIO211,
BIO225, ENG101, ENG102,
MAT110/120, PSY201, SPC205,
and Humanities) from HGTC
or CCU
2
Horry or Georgetown County
Resident (as established by
the College)
1 Horry or Georgetown County
Resident (as established by
the College)
1
Total Points Total Points

12. The scoring criteria in the previous slide is used to determine
which applicants will be accepted into the Associate Degree
Nursing program. 88 students with the highest number of points
are accepted during the March application period to begin the
Fall semester(August) at Georgetown and Grand Strand. 64
students with the highest number of points are accepted each
August to begin the following Spring semester(January) on the
Grand Strand Campus.
Every year scores vary. Based on prior years, generally students
with 10 points or higher (for the August review) and students
with 8 or 9 points or higher (for the March review) have been
accepted into the program. Obtaining these points does not
guarantee acceptance. Acceptance depends on your points vs.
the points of the other applicants at that time. Therefore
admissible points may change each review period.
Acceptance into the ADN program is limited and competitive.
There is no guarantee of acceptance. Your grades are very
important. Even though the minimum GPA requirement is 2.75
you should strive for a much higher GPA.

13. Be the Best Applicant You Can Be!
Applying with the highest number of points you can obtain is
important!!!
You may increase your points by:
Retaking the TEAS – Your score is not high enough for points or you want to obtain more
points for your score? You can retake it – just be sure to wait three months in between
each time you take it.
Taking 8 credit hours of your prerequisite/General Ed courses at HGTC or Coastal Carolina
University. This will give you two more points on Option B.
Obtaining an A in AHS 126 - Haven’t taken AHS 126? An A or B in the course will give you
extra points on your application. Please keep in mind that points will only be awarded for
the first attempt in the course (excluding withdrawals). Strive for an A for two extra points
and to be prepared for the math tests you will face in the Nursing program.
Applying for and obtaining residency status – go to
http://www.hgtc.edu/admissions/residency.html for a residency application. Obtaining a
South Carolina driver’s license and car registration (if the car is in your name) are normally
an important part of this process. Read the application and instructions carefully.
Applying with the best grades possible! When applying with Option B your grades in your
core courses play a large part in Nursing acceptance. Have a C in MAT 120? Consider
retaking it or take MAT 110 (has a prereq of MAT 102) to achieve a higher grade. Achieving
an A in either may increase your GPA high enough to get another point on your application.
Have a C in your humanities? Why not try a different humanities course and strive for a
higher grade to increase your GPA and hopefully your points. You can use the calculator on
the Libguides page to see how much your GPA will increase by retaking or taking a different
course in the same prereq category (such as math or humanities) and receiving a higher
grade.
Your financial aid status may be affected by retaking courses. Always check with them
before making the decision to retake a course you have previously passed.

14. These requirements must be completed AFTER being accepted
into the program. The college will provide you with the
instructions about when to complete these requirements in your
notification of initial acceptance into the program. Please plan
ahead to cover the costs of these items. Failure to complete
these requirements within the designated time frame will
prohibit your progression into the program.
• Submit $500.00 deposit to reserve your seat. This is an out of pocket expense
– not covered by financial aid.
• Pass Certified Background Check and Drug Screening – cost to you is $106.00.
The return of an unfavorable CBS and/or UDS may result in student being
removed from desired program. Clinical sites/facilities determine applicant’s
eligibility to participate in clinical studies based on their policies. If you
complete the background check before being instructed to do so you will have
to redo it and pay the $106 again. The Background Check and drug screening
and payment of $106 will be required every semester while in the program.
• Complete a Health Physical and submit proof of required immunizations.
(Physical cost is your responsibility so plan ahead financially.)
• Show proof of current Health Care Providers CPR. You may take a class through
HGTC’s Workforce Development Department. Register at
www.hgtc.edu/jobtraining. This course costs $69 and in addition will require
the purchase of a book and mask.

15. Other expenses for which you are responsible may include, but
are not limited to the items listed here. These are approximate
and costs may vary slightly.

16. Associate Degree Nursing is a 5 semester program which begins in the Fall (August) on both
the Georgetown and Grand Strand Campuses and in the Spring (January) on the Grand Strand
Campus. Classes and clinicals associated with this program are during the day. Once accepted
you will attend year round, including summer. Please plan ahead financially as you may not
receive financial aid for the summer.
Of course, if you have already completed and passed the core courses such as PSY 201, SPC 205, etc. you do
not have to retake them in the program.
Clinicals will vary by semester but may require 1-2 days a week. Students may have to travel up to a 50 mile
radius to fulfill clinical requirements.
Completion of your Associate in Science with Health Science Emphasis is recommended if planning to obtain
a BSN at CCU. MAT 120, PSY 203, and AHS 108 are required to obtain a BSN at CCU. For more info about
Coastal Carolina’s Nursing program go to http://www.coastal.edu/healthsciences/nursing/

17. Thank you for completing the Associate Degree
Nursing STEPS session.
HGTC reserves the right to change the program
admission requirements at any time. You will
be required to adhere to any changes made at
the time you submit your application.
Please view the checklist underneath the
STEPS session on the Libguides page and
submit it to receive credit for the required
session.
Please provide your H number(Student ID
number) when you submit the checklist.